What pertinent laboratory values and measurements would you expect the physician to order and the results of which you will monitor?
Explain the reason for each test.
• Platelet count: Enoxaparin might decrease the platelet count.
• Complete blood count (CBC): Used to monitor for blood loss from bleeding that might or might not
be evident while L.J. is on anticoagulant therapy.
• Chest x-ray (CXR) examination: For evaluation of pulmonary and cardiac systems.
• D-dimer assay: High levels are associated with thrombotic problems, such as DVT.
• scan (ventilation/perfusion lung scan): Used to test for the presence of pulmonary embolism.
• Computerized tomographic angiography (CT angiography or CTA): Used to test for the presence of
pulmonary embolism.
• Arterial blood gases (ABGs): Used to monitor respiratory status and oxygenation.
• Test for occult blood in stool (guaiac) and/or emesis: To monitor for occult gastrointestinal bleeding.
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